easy going
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relaxed and tolerant in attitude or manner: Describes a person who is not easily upset, worried, or angered; someone who is calm and flexible.
- Not demanding or stressful; presenting few difficulties: Describes a situation, pace, or lifestyle that is relaxed and free from pressure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- My boss is very easy-going and doesn't mind if we are a few minutes late. (Describing a person's tolerant nature.)
- We enjoyed the easy-going atmosphere of the coastal town. (Describing a relaxed environment.)
- The job has an easy-going pace, which I really appreciate. (Describing an undemanding situation.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be easy-going about something": to not be strict or worried about a particular thing.
- She's very easy-going about household chores; the house doesn't have to be perfect.
- Used to contrast with a tense or strict personality or situation.
- After the high-pressure corporate job, he sought a more easy-going lifestyle.
Variants and Related Words
- Easygoingness (noun): The quality of being easy-going.
- Her easygoingness makes her very pleasant to work with.
Synonyms
- Laid-back: Relaxed and casual in style or character.
- Mellow: Relaxed, pleasant, and free from worry.
- Easy: (informal) Not strict or demanding.
- Tolerant: Willing to accept behavior or beliefs different from one's own.
Antonyms
- Uptight: Anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way.
- Strict: Demanding that rules are obeyed completely.
- Demanding: Requiring much skill, effort, or attention.
Related Idioms
- Go with the flow: To be easy-going and accept situations as they develop without trying to change them.
- Don't worry about the schedule; just go with the flow.
- Take it easy: To relax and avoid stress or hard work.
- After the exams, I'm just going to take it easy for a few days.
Noun
- easy unobstructed progress
- after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing